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15-Methylpalmitic acid (CAS 1603-03-8)

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Alternate Names:
15-Methylhexadecanoic acid
CAS Number:
1603-03-8
Molecular Weight:
270.45
Molecular Formula:
C17H34O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Known as Palmitic acid, 15-Methylhexadecanoic acid is a significant fatty acid naturally present in a multitude of foods and plants. It is also employed in crafting other critical compounds, including glycerolipids and sphingolipids. It finds application in various avenues of scientific research, such as lipid metabolism, cell membrane research, and cancer research. Researchers use it to understand the impact of dietary fatty acids on the body in lipid metabolism studies. In cell membrane research, it aids in understanding the structure and operation of cell membranes. It is used in cancer research to examine the role of fatty acids in cancer development and progression. Palmitic acid is metabolized in the body by enzymes that dismantle the fatty acid molecule into smaller fragments. These smaller molecules can then serve as energy sources or be used to generate other essential compounds.


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15-Methylpalmitic acid, 1 mg

sc-213615A
1 mg
$81.00

15-Methylpalmitic acid, 10 mg

sc-213615B
10 mg
$190.00

15-Methylpalmitic acid, 25 mg

sc-213615
25 mg
$380.00

15-Methylpalmitic acid, 50 mg

sc-213615C
50 mg
$600.00

15-Methylpalmitic acid, 100 mg

sc-213615D
100 mg
$1000.00

15-Methylpalmitic acid, 250 mg

sc-213615E
250 mg
$2000.00